FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. – Nova Southeastern Baseball finished its Sunshine State Conference series opener against Rollins on Sunday, dropping the third and final game of the series, 3-0.

INSIDE THE MATCHUP
Score – Nova Southeastern 0, Rollins 3
Records – Nova Southeastern 3-9, 0-3 SSC | Rollins 7-3, 3-0 SSC
Location – Alfond Stadium | Winter Park, Fla.
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HOW IT HAPPENED
The first four innings of the contest were a pitchers duel, with both pitchers keeping the opposing offenses at bay.
Bottom of the Fifth – Rollins got on the scoreboard with an RBI double in the bottom of the fifth inning, taking a 1-0 lead.
Bottom of the Sixth – The Tars loaded the bases with one out in the inning when Head Coach Laz Gutierrez went to the bullpen, calling in Michael Dillon. The right-hander escaped the jam, recording a strikeout and ending the inning with a fielder's choice.
Bottom of the Seventh – Rollins took a 2-0 lead over NSU, scoring their second run on a sacrifice fly.
Bottom of the Eighth – The Tars extended their lead to 3-0 following a solo home run.

UPCOMING
The Sharks will take on Tiffin (Ohio) in a neutral site game in Davenport, Fla., for the RussMatt Invitational. First Pitch is set for 3 p.m.